Facilitator: Diana Kawarsky, The Soft Skills Group

Target Audience: Team Leaders (those who lead student workers and/or support staff)

Research shows that the average individuals in our society will sit through 9,000 hours of meetings in their lifetime! (Harvard Business Review, 2014). That is over 365 days spent in our meetings – not to mention the thousands and sometimes millions of dollars spent on meetings.

SUMMER VACATION PLANNING

Vacation time is an essential part of a healthy work-life balance. All staff are encouraged to schedule and plan their yearly vacation allotment in consultation with their manager. 

In order to ensure that requests are considered fairly and effectively, please be advised of the following guidelines and related articles from the Collective Agreements:

Academic Staff (Article 15 – Vacations)

We Have Extra Room! Join us for Keynote Speaker Rob Pearson. (Please note: you can attend the keynote without having to attend the two-day training)

Tuesday, May 30, North Campus - E135, 9:00 a.m.

To register for the keynote click here: sched.co/A9cD

The Office of the Registrar is looking for volunteers to assist with the Spring 2017 Convocation Ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place at the Toronto Congress Centre on June 13, 14, 15 and 16 at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

There are three shifts for the event; you may sign up for one or more shifts using the volunteer Doodle doodle.com/poll/vq36kpgfcuy2ghsw

This workshop is designed to provide participants with a "buffet" of ideas to encourage student participation and engagement in online courses. Building a "sense of community" is important when trying to break the barriers that inhibit online learning. Learn simple "tricks" and activities that will enhance your online courses.

• Register for Tues., May 30, 2017, North: D236, 12:35 to 1:25 p.m.